The Pope and the Sisters
In honor of Pope Francis’ visit to Mexico this week – including a historic mass along the Texas border – I wanted to share this thoughtful commentary from CPPP’s founders.
Every Texan
February 18, 2016
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New Features in the KIDS COUNT Data Center
The KIDS COUNT Data Center from the Annie E. Casey Foundation has useful data on Texas children and their families, and the Data Center recently rolled out a new feature.
Every Texan
February 15, 2016
Happy #HealthPolicyValentines Day!
We put together this great little video to express our love for the idea of expanding health to all Texans. We hope you enjoy our #HealthPolicyValentines! Please share this video
Every Texan
February 12, 2016
Innovative Mental Health Peer Support Program Comes to Texas Jails
Last week, the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) announced it will support three peer support re-entry pilot program sites, funded through a $1 million budget rider passed by the
Every Texan
February 10, 2016
It’s Time to Remodel Our School Finance System
The Texas Supreme Court is expected to hand down its decision in the pending school finance lawsuit in the coming months, so get out your hard hat. The court’s decision
Every Texan
February 10, 2016
More Options Coming for High School Equivalency Exams
On January 29th the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) voted to allow multiple vendors to provide a high school equivalency exam to Texans without a high school diploma. The
Every Texan
February 9, 2016
Proposed Rules for High Quality Pre-K Released
After hearing testimony from stakeholders on December 1, 2015, the Texas Education Agency has released the Commissioner’s proposed rules on what should be included in the criteria to qualify for
Every Texan
February 8, 2016
CPPP Helps with Nationwide Homeless Count
Mild winters are one of the many benefits of living in Austin, Texas. However, in the early morning hours of January 23, 2016 the temperature hovered near freezing. A group
Every Texan
February 1, 2016
January 31 Final Deadline to Sign up for Coverage
The final deadline to sign up for coverage is almost here. Consumers have to sign up for 2016 coverage by January 31, 2016. Here are a few fast facts about
Every Texan
January 28, 2016
The Case for a Flat-Dollar Exemption
In the 2015 session, legislators considered a promising proposed constitutional amendment to give cities, counties, and other local taxing units the option of lowering property taxes through a flat-dollar homestead
Every Texan
January 14, 2016
Keep Students Fueled with Free Meals after Class
This week CPPP released Afterschool Meals: Keep Students Fueled with Free Meals after Classes, a new fact sheet to help school administrators, nutrition directors, and parents better understand the benefits
Every Texan
January 13, 2016
CHIP More Kid-Friendly than Marketplace
In November, the U.S. Health and Human Service (HHS) released a report comparing plan benefits and cost-sharing under the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to benefits and cost-sharing in plans
Every Texan
January 13, 2016
